Coadou-Fleury Explained

Coadou-Fleury, also known as Coadou et Fleury, was an automobile manufacturer based in Trébeurden, France, that operated from 1921 to 1934.

History

In 1921, a pilot, Marcel Coadou, founded the automobile manufacturing company of Coadou-Fleury, based in Trébeurden, France. Its vehicles were manufactured in Paris, France.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

The first vehicle manufactured by the company was a cyclecar.^{[2] [4]} It had a Ruby sidevalve V4 engine with an engine displacement of either 850 cc or 903 cc, producing about . The vehicle had a monocoque body. It failed to attract customers, due to its high price.^{[2] [4] [5]}

In 1927, a further developed version of the Citroën Type B2 overhead valve engine was used, now producing .^{[2] [5]} To vehicle was also equipped with four-wheel brakes.^[2] Later, the coupe version was also manufactured.^[5]

The last model that was made by the company was the Coadou-Fleury Aérolithe, which had an aerodynamic body.^{[2] [5]} One unit has been preserved to the present day.^[5]

The company was dissolved in 1934.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Harald H. Linz, Halwart Schrader: Die Internationale Automobil-Enzyklopädie. München: United Soft Media Verlag, 2008, ISBN 978-3-8032-9876-8. (in German)
2. George Nick Georgano (editor): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile, vol. 1: A–F. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
3. George Nick Georgano: Autos. Encyclopédie complète. 1885 à nos jours. Paris: Courtille, 1975. (French)
4. David Burgess-Wise: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles. Greenwich Editions, 2004, ISBN 0-86288-258-3.
5. G. N. Georgano: The New Encyclopedia of Motorcars, 1885 to the Present. New York City: Dutton Verlag, 1982, ISBN 0-525-93254-2.